Yoga Classes
Every Wednesday @ 12 – 1 PM
Every Friday @ 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Certified Yoga Instructor: Robin Stuelpner
In-person: Fort Totten Park, 207 Totten Avenue, Bayside, NY 11359
All levels of yoga experience welcome. Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Donation: Members $5/session; Non-Members $10/session
Career Workshop Series
Every 2nd Monday of the month
Feb. 10th Workshop topic: “Resume Writing”
12 – 1 PM
via Zoom
Guest Presenter: Gail Lewis – CUNY Professor of Communications & Toastmasters Public Speaking Champion
This series is part of our EmployHer dynamic and comprehensive workforce Development program designed to equip individuals with essential skills to enter, re-enter, and succeed in the workplace. Through a series of interactive workshops, participants will gain practical knowledge in key areas such as resume writing, listening skills, interview techniques, networking strategies, and workplace communication. Each session is led by industry experts and offers valuable insights to help individuals enhance their career development, increase employability, and build confidence in navigating today’s competitive job market. Whether you are just starting your career or looking to advance, this series is an invaluable resource for achieving your professional goals.
CWNY Hosts Toastmasters Meeting
Thursday, February 27th
7:00 – 8:45 PM
In-person: Fort Totten Park, 207 Totten Avenue, Bayside, NY 11359
Overcome your fear of public speaking and giving presentations. Learn skills to help advance your career and even make you a better advocate for women. Please arrive at 7 PM.
CWNY Monthly Book Club
Every 4th Friday of the month
6:00 – 7:30 PM
In-person: Fort Totten Park, 207 Totten Avenue, Bayside, NY 11359
February 28th Book: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
March 28th Book: The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
Please email any questions you have to [email protected]
Free One-On-One Tax Preparation Assistance
10 AM – 4 PM
Tuesdays, March 4, 18, or April 1: In-person @ Fort Totten Park, 207 Totten Avenue, Bayside, NY 11359
Tuesdays, March 11, 25, or April 8: In-person @ Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd., Room 325, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
File simple tax returns with a certified tax preparer. Book a one-hour timeslot for one of the following dates and locations. One timeslot per person. On the registration page, please select your desired appointment date and time or click “More options” FIRST before clicking “Select tickets”/”Reserve a spot”, otherwise the closest date and time is chosen by default.
Gardening & Sustainability Workshop Series
Every Thursday
10:00 – 11:30 AM
Resumes mid-February 2025
Instructor: Patricia Griffin Yoon, Former NYC Environmentalist Parks Ranger
In-person: Fort Totten Park, 207 Totten Avenue, Bayside, NY 11359
Upcoming Topics:
Thursday, February 13th @ 10 – 11:30 AM: “Planning the Garden” – It’s that time of year! Let’s begin to plan our garden for 2025! We will discuss seeding, annual & perennials & heirloom/organic seeds!
Thursday, February 20th @ 10 – 11:30 AM: “Seed Swap” – Bring in your organic or heirloom non-GMO seeds and let’s swap with each other! It’s a seed exchange, we will discuss seed origin, how many days to germination and why seed exchanges began!
Thursday, February 27th @ 10 – 11:30 AM: “Geology of Long Island/Queens” – Guest Speaker, Mr. Namshik Yoon will discuss the make-up of the soils in our area through a PowerPoint demonstration. Mr. Yoon is a former NYC Park Ranger & NYC High School Earth Science Teacher.
Thursday, March 6th @ 10 – 11:30 AM: “Getting our Garden Tools Ready” – From sharpening to oiling, our garden tools require care. We will be demonstrating proper care techniques for our hand trowels to shovels and spades.
Thursday, March 13th @ 10 – 11:30 AM: “Beginning the Garden” – Planning a garden is the most important task! From spacing to soil needs, sunlight and knowing your growing zone, these are the basics for any gardener.
Thursday, March 20th @ 10 – 11:30 AM: “Spring Equinox” – Let’s celebrate the Vernal Equinox which marks the beginning of Spring for the Northern Hemisphere. Characterized by nearly equal lengths of day and night. From folklore to various plant lore, Spring is here!
Thursday, March 27th @ 10 – 11:30 AM: “Planting Cold Weather Plants/Seeds” – Plants such as spinach, radish, peas, lettuce and broccoli can be sown or planted directly in the garden as soon as the soil is workable.
Donation: Members $5/session; Non-Members $10/session
Girl Power Holiday Tea
Sunday, December 8, 2024
2 PM – 4 PM
In-person: Fort Totten Park, 207 Totten Avenue, Bayside, NY 11359
Let’s celebrate girls’ & women’s 2024 accomplishments & join us in our commitment to equality, advancement, & well-being of women.
Enjoy live music by 2Complicated, holiday raffles, & refreshments.
As our guest we encourage you to bring a friend who believes in our mission. We invite you & your friend to join the Center as a member. You may also donate non disposable water bottles, warm socks, gloves, scarves, & department store gift cards such as Costco, Target, Walmart, etc. We will make gift bags for residents of the Douglaston Women’s Shelter.
Women’s Issues Think Tank
Every 4th Wednesday of the month
Date & Topic TBA
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
via Zoom
Guest Panelists: TBA
Future Events
Financial Literacy Workshop Series
Third Wednesday of each month (Date & time TBA)
Next Workshop: Topic TBA
via Zoom
Presenter: Kathy Carroll, E.A.
Walking Group
Event is on hold
Free ongoing event
Fort Totten Park, Bayside
Contact [email protected] for meeting place.
Career Conference
In-Person Date TBA
Free event, registration will be required
Queens Borough Hall, 120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens
FEATURING:
- Guest panelists
- Tips for career transition
- Where to find the hidden job market
- Challenges in resume preparation
- Acing the interview